fuselage
|fu-se-lage|
B2
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/ˈfjuːsəlɑːʒ/
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/ˈfjuːzəlɑːʒ/
aircraft body
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fuselage' originates from French, specifically the word 'fuselage,' where 'fuseau' meant 'spindle.'
Historical Evolution
'fuselage' was borrowed directly from the French word 'fuselage' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spindle-shaped body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'main body of an aircraft.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/23 20:39